The Lead: Julianne D’Orazio posted three goals and one assist for four points for the Mountain Hawks as the Holy Cross women’s lacrosse team fell to Lehigh, 10-3, in the Patriot League season opener for both teams.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Senior Tess MacKay scored the first goal of the game, to give the Crusaders a 1-0 lead, with 15:08 left in the first half.

Lehigh responded by scoring four consecutive goals to take a 4-1 lead at the half.

The Crusaders started the second half with a goal from senior Mary Patalita with 29:32 left in the half.

Lehigh moved out to a 10-2 lead with six straight goals with 16:47 left in the half.

Junior Kerrianne Moran scored the final goal of the game with 7:26 left in the half, for the 10-3 final score.

The Crusaders went 2-3 on free position shots while the Mountain Hawks went 3-10.

UP NEXT:

The Crusaders return to action on Saturday, March 25 when they travel to Annapolis, Md. to face Patriot League opponent Navy.

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